Topic: Our New Home
Bible in a Year : Psalms 103–104; 1 Corinthians 2
Key Verse: No longer will there be any curse. The throne of God and of the Lamb will be in the city. – Revelation 22:3
Today’s Scripture: Revelation 22:1–5 (NIV)
The book of Revelation gives us a glimpse of what the future will be like when we exist together with God in eternity. Chapters 21–22 list a variety of “new” things we’ll experience in the new heaven and new earth. In today’s passage, we see the existence of two trees of life—or one tree that spans both sides of the river (22:2). Access to the tree of life was lost when Adam and Eve were banished from the garden (see Genesis 3:24). In the new heaven, its fruit, seemingly meant to be consumed, will always be available. The tree of life underscores the idea that life in the kingdom is ongoing.
How incredible to know that God, who loves His children and purchased us with the life of His Son, is preparing such an amazing new home—where He Himself will live with us and be our God (21:3).
Reflect & Pray
What comes to mind when you think about heaven? How does this passage from Revelation encourage you?
Father, thank You for Your love! We’re excited as we wait for that day when we will live in peace with You and each other in heaven.
Our Daily Bread 19 August 2019 – Our New Home was written by Estera Pirosca Escobar(Our Daily Bread Ministries)